Obituaries

May 1, 2014

Nee Billing, age 92, passed away on May 1, 2014. She is survived by her son Gerald (Kathryn) and daughters Dorothy (Jerry) Mueller, Pat (William, CFD retired) Prendergast and Candice (Don) Mares. Ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; siblings John Fritz, Julia Baird, Olga Wojtkiewicz, Sigmund (Alice) Frankenthor, Theresa Kortas and Edward Frankenthor; and many,many nieces and nephews. Contributions may be...

Apr 30, 2014

Otto L. Annoreno, beloved husband of Rosaria of 62 years; loving father of JoAnn, Rita (Frank) Livery, August (Ellyn); proud grandfather of Christopher, Jamie, Jessica and Jason.  Visitation Sunday from 4 to 9 PM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral Monday 10 AM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Interment All Saints Mausoleum. For...

Apr 30, 2014

Bernice H. Stephan, nee Kaiser; age 95; beloved wife of the late Joseph F.; loving mother of Sharon (the late Joseph) Wleklinski and Michael (Carol); dear grandmother of Lisa (Tim), Joseph, Scott (Leah), Matthew and Kelly (Peter); great-grandmother of five; fond sister of Lorraine (the late Alfred) Hable. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m....

Apr 27, 2014

Lucille H. Wanders, nee Stobbe, Born May 25, 1923, at rest April 27, 2014, age 90; beloved wife of the late Joseph A. ; loving mother of Betty (Casey) Wisz, Joseph (Cherie), Kathleen (Kevin) Mescall, Margaret (Joe) Dibari and Steven (Debra); cherished grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 15. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m....

Apr 25, 2014

Sun Oak Chin, age 96, beloved wife and mother. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Monday April 28 th from 6 pm until time of service 7:30 pm. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 am at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery. For more info 773-774-3232.

Apr 21, 2014

Elizabeth J. Anstett  "Betty" (nee Zapp); age 70.

Beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mom of Brad (Julie), Craig and Jennifer (David) Roberts; cherished grandma of Monica Anstett, Kelly Anstett and Charlotte Roberts; dear sister of Donna (Bert) Reusing and the late Roberta Zapp.  Visitation Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M. at...

Apr 20, 2014

Robert Durosevic "Free Bird", age 44, beloved son of the late Kosta and Katarina (Mihai) Varga. Cherished friend of Glen King and many other friends in Chicago. Visitation Thursday May 15, 2014. From 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Interment Private.

Apr 20, 2014

Mary Jean Bowers nee Fouts, beloved wife of Charles of 46 years; loving mother of Evelyn (the late Stanley) Gillis, Thomas James (Mary) LaRocca, Janet (Wayne) Robertson, Charlene (Butch) Wooley, Vince (Irene) LaRocca and the late John (Tracy) LaRocca; proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. It was Mary's wish to have her body donated to Anatomical Gift Association. Memorial...

Apr 8, 2014

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Hansen, Harry W. WWII Veteran, 7 th Armored Division. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne. Devoted father of William H. (Susan) and George P. (Janice). Cherished grandfather if Gwendolyn, Marion, George and Rebekah. Fond great –grandfather of William. Loving brother of Carrie (Scott) Hinkle and late...

Mar 30, 2014

Reynaldo Carrillo, beloved father of Jeremy Carrillo, Candida (Demetrius) Carruthers and Neomi (Jose) Lopez. Loving grandfather of Margo, Christina, Jazzmyn, William, Louie, Maritza, Cody, Carmen, Jeremiah, Alayshia, Ethan and Selah. Proud great-grandfather of Brayden and Gabriel. Cherished brother of Arnoldo, Enio, Homero, Julieta, Rafael, Walkiria and Daniel.  Visitation Thursday, April 3 from 12 Noon to time of service at Kolbus-John...

Mar 28, 2014

Marilyn M. Schlecht , age 81, beloved wife of 60 years to Leo ; loving mother of James (Patsy) , Joanne (Tom) Hayes , Patty (Rick) Nicolay and the late Bill Schlecht ; cherished grandma of 9. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9 P.M., Funeral prayers Thursday 10:15 A.M. at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins...

Mar 26, 2014

Joseph Plotzke, Devoted husband of the late Lucy. Loving father of George (Linda) Plotzke and Richard Plotzke. Cherished grandfather of Christina, Jennifer and Rebecca. Visitation Sunday 4 -7 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. (773)774-3232

Mar 26, 2014

Rita R. Malek, At Rest March 26, 2014; Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m.; Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to Immaculate Conception Church, Mass 10:00 a.m.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  For information 773-774-3232

Mar 26, 2014

Emil W. Sliwa, age 93, beloved husband of the late Helen; loving father of Catherine (Kendall) Miller, Paul (Sylvia) and Donna Wils; cherished grandfather of Nathan, Jessica, Cynthia, Paul, Vincent, Stephanie and Emma; dear great-grandfather of Jocelyn, Tatyana, Aryana and Alicia. Member of American Legion Post 777 and Skokie Lodge 1007. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 PM, Funeral...

Mar 25, 2014

Mary Patricia Grady "Patsy", age 74, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois.  Beloved sister and best friend to Joan; loving daughter of the late Matt and Mary Grady.  Admired and cherished by many cousins and friends.  1958 graduate of The Immaculata High School.  Long term valued employee at Nightingale-Connant.  Avid golfer and world traveler.  Patsy will be remembered for her...

Mar 25, 2014

Lorraine J. Stalmah nee Stefanski, age 89, beloved wife of the late Andrew; loving mother of Linda, Marlene (the late Daniel) Flowers, Diane (Russell) Martin, and Laurence; cherished grandma of Traci (Matthew) Davis and Michael (Cassie) Flowers; dear great-grandma of Alex and Zakary. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Friday from 9 AM until time...

Mar 17, 2014

David H. Natelson, beloved husband of the late Mary K. Natelson nee Weber; loving father of Mary Jean Natelson, David (Gwen) Natelson and the late Karen Shimskie. Devoted father-in-law of Steve Shimskie Cherished grandfather of Lily and Jackson.  Visitation Thursday from 4 PM to 9 PM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago.  Funeral service Friday...

Mar 16, 2014

Lennart Benson; age 86, cherished brother of the late Svea (the late John) McCarthy and the late Sonia (the late Howard) Erickson; dearest uncle of Gail (Don), Brad, Curt and the late Rod (Noreen); great-uncle of Nora; great-great uncle of Erick; dear friend of Nancy Postal.  Interment was held private.  For information 773-774-3232

Mar 7, 2014

Sandra L. Hale of Cape Elizabeth, Maine passed away unexpectedly in the city she loved, Chicago. Dear daughter of Margaret V. Hale; beloved sister of David, Kristin, Terri, John and Martha; loving aunt of Kimberly Matthews, Laura Kornylak, Jefferson Hale, Michael Reilly, Sara Hale and Jake Hale; cherished great-aunt of Zander Matthews, Victoria Grace and Flavio. Sandra was a woman...

Mar 2, 2014

Nancy Jo Harrison, age 48 of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at home. She was born October 11, 1965 in Chicago, IL; the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Nasca) Harrison. After graduating high school, Nancy received her Bachelor's Degree from DePaul University in Chicago. She had served in the United States Army.

Nancy worked in the...